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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,272.02, 47,281.46 and 22,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,272.02, 47,281.46 and 22,331 is: 30,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,272.02 : 47,281.46 = 22,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,272.02/47,281.46 = 22,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,272.02x = 47,281.46 × 22,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,272.02x = 1,055,842,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,842,283.26/34,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,807.71

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